NEW PUNJAB SWEET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS AND SWEETS NEED PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE ON WALK IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILLS AND FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY TO AVOID FRUIT FLIES LAYING EGGS IN WET MOPS. OBSERVED BAG OF CASHEWS ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL BEHIND COUNTER AND IN KITHCEN. MUST ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONEL BEHIND COUNTER AND IN KITHCEN. MUST ONLY HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.